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Research interests
Professor Benjamin Tan would be willing to accept PhD and Master by Research students in areas of cancer symptom management, integrative medicine, and evidence-based practice for chronic disease management.
Selected Research Awards (as Lead Chief Investigator or Chief Investigator)
2023-2027. Clinical effects and cost-effectiveness of an evidence-based Tai chi intervention for breast cancer symptom management: A Phase III RCT. DES Doctoral Fellowship with Tuition Waiver (Supervisor-Initiated), AUD$≈240,000.00
2023-2025. Exploring Approaches to clinical incident analysis within healthcare: a scoping review and ethnography study. JBI Brighter Futures Grant Program, AUD$25,000.00
2023-2024. Supporting the academic success of pregnant and parenting students. HEPPP Fund allocated by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, AUD$100,000.00
2022-2026. Acupressure for the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer: A three-arm, sham-controlled, randomized trial. CDIPS Doctoral Fellowship with Tuition Waiver (Supervisor-Initiated), AUD$≈200,000.00
2022-2024. Improving success and retention of undergraduate nursing students from regional and remote areas in Australia. HEPPP Fund allocated by the Department of Education, Skills and Employment, AUD$300,000.00
2021-2023. A primary care clinician-led symptom management program for breast cancer survivors. Federal Government CSFP Scheme, AUD$193,000.00
2021-2023. An evidence-based clinical protocol of fatigue-anorexia-cachexia clustering in advanced cancer. HKPU New Recruits Grant, HKD$400,000.00
2021-2023. Behavioural activation for depressive symptoms in young people with emerging/early psychosis. Federal Government CSFP Scheme, AUD$171,000.00
2021-2023. GP and nurse-led telehealth-based intervention for improving cardiovascular health in breast cancer survivors with cardiovascular diseases. Start-Up Grant for Outstanding Future Researcher, AUD$30,000.00
2020-2022. The impact of risk perceptions on precautionary behaviours towards COVID-19 among health care workers and general population in Singapore and globally. NUS COVID-19 Research Seed Grant, SGD$100,000.00
2020-2021. Massage therapy for breast cancer symptom cluster management: A pragmatic randomised controlled trial. CDU Institute of Advanced Studies Rainmaker Scheme Grants, AUD$20,000.00
2019-2021. Acupuncture for joint symptoms in breast cancer: A randomized controlled trial. HKPU-SMUH Collaborative Research Project, HKD$101,459.00
2019-2021. Resistance inspiratory muscle training for breathlessness in lung cancer patients. HKPU-SMUH Collaborative Research Project, HKD$105,657.00
2018-2022. Somatic acupressure for breast cancer symptom cluster. CDU Institute of Advanced Studies Rainmaker Scheme Grants, AUD$60,000.00
2018-2021. Effects of traditional respiratory exercise on inflammatory process in COPD patients. Natural Science Foundation of Fujian Province, CNY¥100,000.00
2015-2017. Medicated food for chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis: Role of TLR4/NF-κB pathway. NSFC, CNY¥230,000.00
2015-2016. Doctoral research attachment program at the University of Manchester, UK. HKPU, Grant Awardee, HKD$21,250.00
2014-2017. Ear acupressure for chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting. Fully Funded Doctoral Project, HKPU School of Nursing, HKD$531,600.00
2014-2016. Medicated food for chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis: Role of the “ERK/MAPK” pathway. NSFC, CNY¥160,000.00
2012-2016. Traditional six-character respiratory exercise for COPD management: Role of PPARγ and PGC-1α. NSFC, CNY¥240,000.00
2011-2014. Food therapy for chemotherapy-induced gastrointestinal mucositis. Fujian Science and Technology Department Fund, CNY¥30,000.00
Research Degree Supervision at CDU
PhD Supervision
2023-Ongoing. PhD. Effective clinical leadership for nurses and midwives within a rural context. Principal Supervisor
2023-Ongoing. PhD. Family psychoeducational intervention to improve antidepressant adherence in major depressive disorder. Principal Supervisor
2022-Ongoing. PhD. Acupressure for the fatigue-sleep disturbance-depression symptom cluster in breast cancer survivors. CDIPS. Principal Supervisor
2022-Ongoing. PhD. Evidence-based self-management intervention for breast cancer survivors. Australian Government RTP Award. Associate Supervisor
2022-Ongoing. PhD. Kegel, pelvic floor muscle strength and resistance training for women with stress urinary incontinence. Acting Principal Supervisor
2021-Ongoing. PhD. Breathing exercise for chronic pain management in breast cancer. Australian Government RTP Award, Principal Supervisor
2020-Ongoing. PhD. Ghanaian midwives’ experiences of accessing pre-eclampsia management CPD. Australian Government RTP Award. Principal Supervisor
2019-2023. PhD. Traditional exercise program for breast cancer symptom cluster management. Australian Government RTP Award. Principal Supervisor (Completed)
Research Masters & UG Hons Supervision
2023-Ongoing. MRes. Settlement outcomes for African migrants in the Northern Territory. Associate Supervisor
2022. MPH. Attitudes and perceptions on advance care planning among Chinese speaking older Australians living in Sydney. Associate Supervisor (Completed)
2022. BN-Hons. Music therapy for alleviating anxiety and depression in breast cancer survivors. Principal Supervisor (Completed)
2022. BN-Hons. Australian registered nurses’ roles in patient-centred care in long-term care facilities. Associate Supervisor (Completed)
Education/Academic qualification
PhD Attachment Program, The University of Manchester, United Kingdom
PhD in Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong
External positions
Research Standing Committee Member, Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)
2023 → …
Adjunct Professor in Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (HKPU)
2022 → 2024
Topic Editor (Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention), Frontiers in Oncology [ISSN 2234-943X, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 6.264]
2022
Academic Editor, Journal of Oncology [ISSN 1687-8450, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 4.499]
2022 → …
Editorial Board Member in Cancer Palliative Care Section, BMC Palliative Care [ISSN 1472-684X, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 3.914]
2022 → …
Strategic Advisory Committee Member, Australasian Nursing and Midwifery Clinical Trials Network
2022 → …
Professorial Advisory Council Member, Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)
2022 → …
Member and Charles Darwin University Representative, Council of Deans Nursing and Midwifery (Australia and New Zealand)
2022 → …
Associate Editor in Cancer Palliative Care Section, BMC Palliative Care [ISSN 1472-684X, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 3.914]
2021 → 2022
Academic Editor, PLOS One (SJR-Q1) [ISSN 1932-6203, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 3.788]
2021 → …
Editorial Board Member, European Journal of Oncology Nursing [ISSN 1462-3889, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 3.143]
2020 → …
Academic Editor, Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (SJR-Q1) [ISSN 1741-4288, 2020 5-Year Impact Factor 2.845]
2020 → …
Committee Member and Lead Role Researcher (Northern Territory and Queensland State Group), Cancer Nurses Society of Australia (CNSA)
2019 → …
Vice Editor-in-Chief, TMR Integrative Nursing [ISSN 2522-6371]
2019 → 2022
Executive Committee Member (Young Scholar Committee), China Anti-Cancer Association Rehabilitation Branch Nursing Committee
2018 → …
University Hospital Adjunct Professor, Southwest Medical University Hospital
2018 → …
International Review Panel Member (Research Grants), The Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International
2018 → …
Visiting Doctoral Researcher in Nursing, The University of Manchester
2016
Doctoral Training Fellow/Postdoctoral Fellow in Nursing, School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2014 → 2018
Research Secretary/Graduate Assistant Lecturer/Associate Lecturer/Lecturer, School of Nursing, Fujian University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2011 → 2018
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A primary care clinician-led symptom management program for breast cancer survivors: Intervention development and validation
Tan, P. B., Molassiotis, A., Bressington, D., Moore, S., Liu, D., Wang, A., Wang, D., Eliseeva, S. & Polotan, M. J.
1/10/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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CSFP - Behavioural Activation (BA) for Depressive Symptoms in young people with emerging or early psychosis: a pilot study
Bressington, D., Byrne, M., Gray , R., Tan, P. B., Jones, M., Mitchell , D., Brown , E., Creek, R. & Dennis , S.
1/10/21 → 30/09/23
Project: Research
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General practitioner and nurse-led telehealth-based self-management intervention for improving cardiovascular health in breast cancer survivors with cardiovascular diseases: Intervention development and pilot testing
Liu, D., Tan, P. B., Wang, A., Stewart, S., Eliseeva, S., Polotan, M. J., Willis, K. & Bressington, D.
1/05/21 → 31/12/23
Project: Research
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Improving success and retention of undergraduate nursing students from regional and remote areas in Australia
Liu, D., Tan, P. B., Bressington, D., Wikander, A., Wang, A. & Nic Giolla Easpaig, B.
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Barriers and enablers to implementing clinical practice guidelines in primary care: An overview of systematic reviews
Wang, A., Tan, J-Y., Liu, D. & Zhao, I., 6 Jan 2023, In: BMJ Open. 13, 1, p. 1-19 19 p., e062158.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Behavioural activation for depressive symptoms in young people with emerging or early psychosis: A pilot study protocol
Byrne, M. K., Easpaig, B. N. G., Gray, R., Creek, R., Jones, M., Brown, E., Mitchell, D., Zhai, J., Tan, J. Y., Denis, S. & Bressington, D., Jan 2023, In: PLoS One. 18, 1, p. 1-16 16 p., e0280559.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Does a Kegel Exercise Program Prior to Resistance Training Reduce the Risk of Stress Urinary Incontinence?
Cross, D. L., Kirshbaum, M. N., Wikander, L., Tan, J-Y., Moss, S. & Gahreman, D., Jan 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 2, p. 1481 1481.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Effects of somatic acupoint stimulation on anxiety and depression in cancer patients: An updated systematic review of randomized controlled trials
Wang, T., Tan, J. Y., Yao, L. Q., Huilin Cheng, C., Zhao, I., Eliseeva, S. & Polotan, M. J., May 2023, In: Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. 51, 101735.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Factors Influencing Retention among Regional, Rural and Remote Undergraduate Nursing Students in Australia: A Systematic Review of Current Research Evidence
Liu, X. L., Wang, T., Bressington, D., Nic Giolla Easpaig, B., Wikander, L. & Tan, J. Y., Mar 2023, In: International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 20, 5, p. 1-14 14 p., 3983.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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